Cardiff South vs Mount Hutton
The verdict
Mount Hutton is more affordable, with a median house price of $886K versus $916K in Cardiff South. Cardiff South rates higher for transport (76 vs 56). Mount Hutton is closer to the coast (5.3 km vs 6.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cardiff South rates higher (67 vs 56/100 in Mount Hutton).
Scores
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 62 |
| Transport | 76 | 56 |
| Education | 48 | 48 |
| Liveability | 87 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,931 | 3,712 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,688 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cardiff South Moderate Growth · Mount Hutton Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $916K | $886K |
| Median unit price | $693K | $730K |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | 14.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 171 | 242 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 239 | 566 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,593 | 7,004 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 940 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff South · Mount Hutton
Transport
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.5 km | 108.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff South | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,931 | 3,712 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,030 | 3,767 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,414 | 4,622 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff South or Mount Hutton?
Cardiff South has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff South 67/100 vs Mount Hutton 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff South or Mount Hutton?
Mount Hutton is more affordable, with a median house price of $886K versus $916K.
Which has better schools, Cardiff South or Mount Hutton?
Cardiff South has a higher average school ICSEA (Cardiff South 1017 vs Mount Hutton 940; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cardiff South or Mount Hutton?
Cardiff South has the higher transport score (Cardiff South 76/100 vs Mount Hutton 56/100).
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